Smart HR for your business.

SmartHR is Swinburne Maddison’s dedicated employment law and HR retainer service, designed to provide businesses with unlimited clear, strategic guidance, by adding our team’s expertise to their day-to-day operations on all HR matters. From contracts and policies to employee relations and complex disputes, our team delivers tailored solutions to help your business thrive.

Our employment law team, ranked in The Legal 500, work with businesses across various sectors, including professional services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. We understand that no two businesses are the same, which is why we provide bespoke HR support, ensuring compliance while focussing on your specific requirements.

We advise clients on day-to-day HR matters such as performance management, disciplinaries, grievances, pay, recruitment and leavers. We also provide guidance through more complex projects including redundancies, restructures and TUPE transfers. Our expertise also extends to high-stakes employment litigation, representing clients in Employment Tribunal cases, under which some clients opt to include legal expenses insurance protection to their retainer package.

With a focus on risk management, we help businesses implement robust employment contracts, policies, and procedures that align with best practices and regulatory requirements. Whether you need on-demand HR advice or a fully outsourced HR function, SmartHR provides flexible solutions tailored to your company’s needs.

Our team, led by industry-recognised employment law specialists, has extensive experience in advising businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to large organisations. We pride ourselves on providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice that allows businesses to make informed decisions with confidence.

At Swinburne Maddison, we don’t just provide legal guidance, we become an extension of your team. With SmartHR, you gain access to expert advisors who are committed to helping your business navigate the complexities of HR and employment law, leaving you to focus on your business.

SmartHR: The smarter way to manage your workforce.